Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B390 in Evolve shows a clear performance ceiling that varies heavily with resolution and quality preset. At 3840x2160, the combo never reaches a playable level. The High preset averages 21 FPS, Medium averages 26 FPS with a recorded range of 22 to 30 FPS, Low averages 34 FPS, and Ultra drops to 14 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 20 FPS, which indicates that the graphics settings have a substantial impact, but even the least demanding preset remains far below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains limited. Low settings hit an average of 60 FPS, which is exactly at the playable threshold. Medium averages 46 FPS with a range of 39 to 53 FPS, High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 25 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 14 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 11 FPS. This resolution shows that only the lowest settings can sustain a playable framerate, and even that is marginal.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally shows usable performance across two presets. Low settings average 89 FPS, Medium averages 69 FPS with a range of 59 to 79 FPS, High averages 54 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS on average, though the minimum recorded frame time of 59 FPS suggests occasional dips just below the threshold. High and Ultra both fall short of playable, with Ultra less than two-thirds of the Medium average.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution drop of one step roughly doubles the usable preset headroom. At 4K, no preset is playable. At 1440p, only Low is playable. At 1080p, Low and Medium are playable. The min and max values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution, giving a partial picture of frame pacing. At 4K Medium, the range is 22 to 30 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 39 to 53 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the range is 59 to 79 FPS. These ranges show that the frame delivery is fairly consistent within each preset, with the spread widening as resolution drops.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the verdict is straightforward: no preset reaches 60 FPS. The database records no playable settings at this resolution. The best available average is 34 FPS on Low, but that is still 26 FPS short of the playable threshold. Users targeting 4K would need to accept a significantly reduced experience, as even the lowest quality settings cannot deliver smooth motion.

For 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Low, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. This is the only preset at this resolution that clears the threshold. Medium comes close at 46 FPS but fails to reach playable status, and High and Ultra are progressively worse at 36 and 25 FPS respectively. The recommendation is clear: use Low at 1440p if playability is the priority, since no other setting achieves the required framerate.

For 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Medium, averaging 69 FPS. Low is also playable at 89 FPS, but Medium offers a higher visual quality while still staying above the 60 FPS average. The minimum recorded value for Medium is 59 FPS, so there are brief dips below the threshold, but the average comfortably clears it. High at 54 FPS and Ultra at 37 FPS are both non-playable. The data indicates that Medium is the optimal balance at 1080p, delivering a 15 FPS improvement over High while remaining playable, and a 20 FPS reduction compared to Low in exchange for better visuals.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and it ranks in the 72nd percentile among all tested CPUs. The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated-class GPU with 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, ranking in the 9th percentile among all tested GPUs. The disparity in percentile rankings is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing for Evolve.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on Low settings drops the average from 89 FPS to 60 FPS, a reduction of 29 FPS. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 on Low drops the average from 60 FPS to 34 FPS, another reduction of 26 FPS. This near-linear scaling with pixel count is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, which ranks in the 72nd percentile, is unlikely to be the bottleneck at these framerates, especially given that the GPU ranks in only the 9th percentile.

The preset scaling at a fixed resolution further supports this. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 52 FPS (89 to 37). At 1440p, the difference is 35 FPS (60 to 25). At 4K, the difference is 20 FPS (34 to 14). As resolution increases, the absolute impact of preset selection shrinks, which is consistent with a GPU that becomes progressively more saturated. The CPU's role diminishes as the GPU takes longer to render each frame.

The Arc B390's nearest rivals in the database are all older NVIDIA entries: the GeForce GT 520MX with a score of 1463 and a delta of 1.3%, the GeForce 800M with a score of 1460 and a delta of 1.5%, the GeForce GT 625 OEM with a score of 1446 and a delta of 2.5%, and the GeForce GT 710 with a score of 1443 and a delta of 2.7%. These are all low-end GPUs from previous generations, reinforcing that the Arc B390 sits at the bottom of the performance spectrum. The CPU, by contrast, sits near the AMD EPYC 7643 and Intel Core i7-1355U in average benchmark score, with deltas of -0.1% and -0.3% respectively. The CPU is clearly not the constraint in this system.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, at Low and Medium settings. Low averages 89 FPS and Medium averages 69 FPS. High averages 54 FPS and Ultra averages 37 FPS, so those presets are not playable.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Low is the only playable preset at 1440p, averaging exactly 60 FPS. Medium averages 46 FPS, High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 25 FPS, all below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combination?

A: No. The highest average at 3840x2160 is 34 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 26 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS. No preset reaches 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. It is 1.3% ahead of the GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M, 2.5% ahead of the GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% ahead of the GeForce GT 710.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the Core i5-12400 ranks in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. The large framerate drops when moving between resolutions indicate GPU-bound performance.

Q: What are the recorded frame ranges for Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the range is 59 to 79 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 39 to 53 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 22 to 30 FPS. These are the only presets with recorded min and max values.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, the combination of Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B390 clears the 60 FPS threshold on Low and Medium presets, with Medium being the best playable option at 69 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low reaches 60 FPS, and it does so exactly at the threshold with no headroom. At 3840x2160, no preset is playable, with the best average being 34 FPS on Low.

The verdict by resolution from the database is clear: 1080p supports Low and Medium as playable settings, with Medium at 69 FPS as the best. 1440p supports only Low at 60 FPS. 4K supports no playable settings. Users who prioritize higher resolutions will need to accept that this combo is not suitable for Evolve beyond 1440p, and even at 1440p the margin is razor-thin. At 1080p, the system offers a reasonable experience on Medium, though the 59 FPS minimum indicates occasional dips below the threshold.

The GPU's 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it firmly in entry-level territory, and the measured performance reflects that positioning. The CPU is more than capable, ranking in the 72nd percentile, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations in this title. For a game released in 2015, the demands of Evolve are modest by modern standards, yet this GPU still struggles to maintain playable framerates at higher resolutions. The conclusion is that this system is a 1080p gaming setup for Evolve, with limited 1440p capability at minimum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this combination of Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3288 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, roughly in the 11th percentile of all tested systems. The ranking reflects the GPU's low position in the performance hierarchy, as the CPU's 72nd percentile standing is not enough to boost the combo meaningfully.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database, the GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GeForce GT 625 OEM, and GeForce GT 710, are all legacy low-end parts, and the Arc B390 only leads them by margins of 1.3% to 2.7%. This places the GPU in a performance tier that is historically associated with basic desktop use rather than gaming. The combo rank of 3288 out of 3700 suggests that the vast majority of tested systems deliver better performance in Evolve, which is consistent with the measured FPS data showing limited playability outside of 1080p.

The CPU's rivals, by contrast, are substantially more capable parts. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697 against the i5-12400's 18683, a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, a delta of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, a delta of -0.7%. The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, a delta of 0.9%. These comparisons show that the processor is competitive with much more expensive and powerful chips, but the overall combo ranking is dragged down by the GPU. For Evolve specifically, the bottleneck is unambiguous, and the 3288 rank out of 3700 reflects a system that can handle the game at 1080p with reduced settings but cannot compete with higher-tier configurations.